Accelerating gut microbiome research: Danone unveils new OneBiome lab
With the launch of a new laboratory in Paris-Saclay, Danone plans to ‘push the boundaries’ of microbiome science and advance its work in personalized nutrition.
Maternal & infant health
Study unveils mechanisms impacting maternal health during vitamin D deficiency
New research has uncovered metabolic alterations linked to vitamin D deficiency and suggests potential mechanisms driving its impact on maternal lipid metabolism.
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Astaxanthin for kids’ eyes: AstaReal doubles down on new segment creation post award win
AstaReal will double down on efforts in promoting the use of astaxanthin as a safe and clinically-backed ingredient for supporting kids eye health, following its recent win at the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025 and positive clinical trial results.
It’s back: Growth Asia Summit to return in 2026 after biggest-ever event this year
The region’s premier food, beverage and nutrition event, The Growth Asia Summit, will return to Singapore in 2026 – and you can snap up a bargain early bird delegate ticket today.
Trend tracker: Spotlight on China’s infant formula market, biotics, eye health
Find out more about recent trends in China’s infant formula sales, eye health supplement ingredients, and biotics for GLP-1 in this round-up.
Singapore’s Gumazing diversifies portfolio to evolve into family-centred brand
Singapore-headquartered Gumazing aims to evolve from a children’s gummy specialist into a holistic family wellness brand with its expansion into women’s health and other development plans in the pipeline.
Nestlé’s CEO scandal: What now?
Laurent Freixe has been dismissed over conduct violation - here’s everything you need to know
China’s infant formula sales up for major players in first half of 2025
Several leading infant formula companies have reported growth in their infant formula sales for the first half of this year, with the popularity of premium products and expanding sales in both offline mother-and-baby stores and online channels a common...
Financial news round-up: See updates from H&H, a2MC, BYHEALTH and more
In case you missed it, here is a list of recent earnings announcements from consumer health and nutraceutical companies active across Asia-Pacific, featuring updates from BYHEALTH, a2MC, Haleon, H&H Group and more.
Probiota Pioneers: Calling all probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome start-ups
NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Dublin.
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AAK launches new blend to tackle immune, metabolic health needs
AAK has launched a blend of omega-3 DHA and phosphatidylcholine which is said to support immune and metabolic health via targeted delivery of DHA in the body.
a2MC doubles down on China label infant formula with new plant purchase
The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) is set to buy a manufacturing facility from Yashili New Zealand in the hopes of ramping up its China label infant formula business.
Danone expands IDA screening in SEA, reaps new findings from Thailand
Danone is introducing iron deficiency anemia (IDA) screening into more parts of South East Asia, including Indonesia, and has yielded new findings from Thailand which showed that nearly two in five kids are at risk of anemia.
Levelle democratizes precision nutrition with launch of cycle syncing protein
New York-based Levelle Nutrition launched its Cycle Syncing Protein, the first protein powder intentionally developed to support the shifting nutritional needs of menstruating women throughout their cycle.
Regulatory review: Hydrolyzed milk protein for sleep, 7-OH ban and more
South Korean regulator Ministry of Food and Drug Safety’s plans in recognizing sleep support claims for hydrolyzed milk protein and its import ban on 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) supplements are some of the new updates in this round-up.
Probiotic may ease gut microbiota changes linked to stress: RCT
Consuming a probiotic yogurt before academic exams may help students protect their gut microbiota from stress-related disruptions, says a new study from KU Leuven and Danone Research & Innovation.
Synbiotic formula may support infant growth and protect against pathogens
An infant formula supplemented with six human milk oligosaccharides and two probiotics may support healthy, age-appropriate growth and improve gut health, according to new research.
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Probiotics from human milk boost physical and mental health in mothers
Breast milk is known to be good for infants, but research shows probiotics in this can benefit mothers too, opening avenues for maternal-infant products
Bubs Australia appoints US-based Darigold exec as new CEO to drive US growth
Bubs Australia has appointed the former chief of Seattle-based Darigold as its new CEO as it seeks further growth in the US.
Across the Nutraverse: Ashwagandha claims clarified, social media tips, infant formula ingredient approval
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Trends tracker: Energy drinks, Vietnam’s infant formula, AKK in China and more
Find out more about trends in Asia-Pacific’s energy drinks sector, premiumization in Vietnam’s infant formula market, and rise of next-gen probiotics Akkermansia muciniphila in China.
Australia approves MFGM for use in infant nutrition for the first time
The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved the use of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) as a nutritive substance in infant formula products in Australia for the first time.
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Vinamilk talks trends, opportunities in Vietnam’s infant formula market
Vietnam’s infant formula market is highly competitive but local leading company Vinamilk believes that there are opportunities to breakthrough via product differentiation, premiumization, and playing it smart at the retail end.
Call to action: Cypress Minerals, Cepham rally industry support for safe house
Wings of Hope is a safe haven for women and girls who have been impregnated by family members or gang members and then abandoned. Two ingredient suppliers who are helping support the cause sat down to discuss how Wings of Hope is helping vulnerable young...
The decline in children’s cereal nutrition and the rise of sweet tooth appeal
There is white space for healthier children’s cereals, but will consumers buy them?
Probiotic strain shown to improve respiratory symptoms, dry stool and eczema in children: RCT
A study in China has found that daily supplementation of a probiotic strain isolated from human breast milk significantly reduced the duration of cough, fever, dry stool, and eczema in children.
What fuels China’s premium IMF market?
From affluent parents to regulatory changes, we look at the factors driving premiumization in China’s infant formula market - and what key players are doing
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Morinaga Milk on three new growth engines for probiotic business in China
Japan dairy giant Morinaga Milk has identified three new growth engines to stand out in the highly competitive probiotic market in China.
Regulatory updates: NZ export, 3-FL use in infant formula and more
New Zealand natural health industry’s export push, FSANZ’s public consultation on 3-FL use in infant formula are some of the new updates in this round-up.
Monteloeder seeks to address ‘chronic sleep debt’, growing teenage well-being category
Monteloeder is eyeing opportunities in the emerging teenage well-being category, particularly in Asia where sleep deprivation and academic stress among adolescents is rife.
Nestle launches Gerber’s first infant cereal with HMO in China
Nestle is building on its human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) product range with its first HMO infant cereal launched under the Gerber brand in China.
EZZ cracks SEA markets with A$21m distribution deal after China success
Australia-headquartered EZZ Life Sciences is building up its overseas presence - this time round in South East Asia - having achieved strong growth in China and an upcoming entry into the US later this year.
FSANZ starts public consultation for 3-FL use in infant formula
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) may allow human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 3-fucosyllactose (3-FL) use in infant formulas and is in the midst of collecting public feedback.
FDA clears OmniActive’s Lutemax Free Lutein for infant formula
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted OmniActive Health Technologies GRAS (generally regarded as safe) clearance for the use of Lutemax Free Lutein in infant formula.
Science shorts: Probiotics for childhood obesity, blood sugar’s effects on sleep
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including new findings on probiotics’ preventive effects on cognitive decline and childhood obesity, as well as how post-meal blood sugar levels could affect sleep quality.
Behind the Big Story
WATCH: Nestle says women’s health a new growth platform
Nestle has identified women’s health as a new growth platform and is assessing the launch of its maternal supplement brand “Materna” into markets such as India.
LG H&H’s Lactobacillus FGO-containing health functional food targets children’s height growth
LG Household & Health Care has launched a health functional food containing lactic acid bacteria fermented oyster extract (FGO), which is targeted at boosting height growth in children.
Indonesia approves dsm-firmenich’s 2′-FL for use in liquid milk
dsm-firmenich is making inroads in Asia’s human milk oligosaccharides (HMO) space, with its 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL) ingredient approved for use in liquid milk in Indonesia - following a similar approval in India.
Cambodia moves closer to adopting multiple micronutrient supplements for pregnant women
Cambodia may be one step closer to transitioning from iron and folic acid (IFA) supplements to multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS) for pregnant women.
Early probiotic use in children plays protective role for obesity prevention – study
A Chinese study highlights the potential protective role of probiotic supplementation in infants and toddlers for preventing overweight and obesity during the preschool period.
Probiotics with phototherapy may help manage neonatal jaundice, gut health: Taiwan study
Combining probiotic supplementation with phototherapy can significantly reduce the duration of jaundice treatment in newborns, while also improving gut microbiome diversity.
Gummy innovations: Protein, beauty, and kids nutrition offer room for growth
There are significant opportunities for gummy nutraceuticals in Asia-Pacific (APAC), including products for children in Indonesia and sports nutrition in Australia and Singapore.
One month to go: Submit your entries for NutraIngredients-Asia Awards by Jun 16
There is just one month left to submit your entries for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025.
Vietnam to tighten food inspection and self-declaration amid fake milk saga
Manufacturers of functional foods in Vietnam can expect more surprise inspections and tighter product registration process from the authorities, as the government seeks to clamp down rising cases of food fraud.
Growth Asia Summit 2025: Mother’s Day discount from May 12
Tickets to our Growth Asia Summit 2025 will have a 15 per cent Mother’s Day discount starting from next Monday (May 12).
Haleon replicates China VMS success in the Philippines and Korea
Haleon has revealed how it is replicating features of its successful Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) business model in China to other markets, including The Philippines and South Korea.
Beyond ANZ: Nuchev sets sights on market diversification for growth
Nuchev, known for its Oli6 goat milk infant formula, says it is diversifying its portfolio across Asia-Pacific, with its recent launch in Vietnam a case in point.
Science shorts: Yakult, CKD Healthcare, Nestle probiotics findings
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including new research findings on probiotics by Yakult, Chong Kun Dang Healthcare, and Nestle.
Vitamin C reduces severity but not hospital stay in kids with pneumonia
A new study from Thailand reported that intravenous vitamin C administration could significantly reduce clinical severity in kids hospitalised due to pneumonia.
I’m Nutrients undeterred by tariffs, enters US with bestselling children supplements
Australia-based I’m Nutrients has expanded into the US with its two bestselling children supplements, navigating tariff pressures via strong supplier partnerships and a vertically transparent supply chain.